Being Singular Plural: Moving Images from India at Deutsche Guggenheim, Berlin

From June 26 to October 10, 2010, the Deutsche Guggenheim in Berlin hosted the exhibition "Being Singular Plural: Moving Images from India," curated by Devika Singh. The showcase included five installations that examined the line between reality and fiction. Amar Kanwar's "The Torn First" (2004-2008), a nineteen-channel installation, pays tribute to imprisoned bookseller Ko Than Htay, focusing on the oppression faced under the Burmese military. Kabir Mohanty's "Travelogue" ("Song for an Ancient Land," 2003) juxtaposes abstract visuals with scenes of anti-Muslim violence in Bombay and Gujarat. Additionally, Desire Machine's "Residue" (2009-2010) critiques land exploitation in India, while Shumona Goel's "I Am Micro" (2009) offers insights into independent cinema. The exhibition emphasized Indian film art but faced challenges with contemporary theoretical issues.